Under the supervision of nursing staff members, assists in providing nursing resident care, prepares records, and maintains a clean and safe environment.

SCHEDULE:

• 12-hour shifts


• 6:00PM to 6:00AM


• Rotating days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide nursing resident care services for the facility.


• Receive staff report on residents during shift change and review completion of report and throughout assigned shift, noting changes or addition of resident assignments.


• Provide personal, physical and nutritional care according to requirements of the residents and document appropriately.


• Answer call lights in a timely manner.


• Perform the cleaning and sterilization of equipment, resident rooms, and work areas.


• Perform procedures and treatments designed to prevent physical deterioration and as assigned and document appropriately.


• Communicate and treat residents in a professional, honest, fair, and respectful manner at all times.


• Provide care appropriate for the residents served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.


• Assess and interpret data on the residents’ status to identify residents’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.


• Total intake and output, chart vital signs, foley catheter care, meal and snacks percentages all within an hour of shift change.


• Observe resident every hour and report unusual conditions to the charge nurse on duty.


• Obtain vital signs and document appropriately on each resident every shift and report abnormalities to the charge nurse on duty.


• Assist the charge nurse in resident care activities.


• Restock chart forms, care plans, and other required paperwork.


• Gather and provide information as directed.


• Ensure inventory at nurses’ station and other areas are adequately stocked with supplies necessary for efficient operation.


• Transport residents to and from designated areas and assigned rooms in a safe manner and notify appropriate personnel.


• Replace sharp containers and disposable glove boxes when needed.


• Empty trash receptacles at nurses’ station and in residents’ rooms at end of shift.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.


• Work well with other employees.


• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.


• Follow safety procedures established by the Texas Department of Radiation Control.

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WHY EHD? 

 

PEOPLE FIRST

Our staff is our most valued asset.  Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients.  We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.  

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans. 

CULTURE & SUPPORT

We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.